Description
Indulge in a guilt-free, high-protein twist on traditional cheeseburgers with these flavorful bowls packed with fresh ingredients and customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 4 cups chopped lettuce or 2 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 strips cooked bacon (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- 4 fried eggs (optional)
- ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a heavy skillet over medium heat, add ground meat and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until browned through, about 8–10 minutes, and drain excess fat.
- While the meat cooks, prepare your base by chopping lettuce or cooking grains as per package instructions.
- Slice cherry tomatoes, pickles, and onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, and seasoning until smooth for the sauce.
- Assemble the bowls starting with the base, add cooked meat, layer with sliced veggies, and top with cheese. Add optional toppings like fried eggs, bacon, or avocado.
Notes
Customize your toppings with seasonal vegetables and different sauces to keep meals exciting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 300mg